Aquinas is 10-0 against Linfield Christian since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Aquinas Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Linfield Christian Lions at 3:30 p.m. Aquinas will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Linfield Christian typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Aquinas proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 9-4.
Mya Coleman spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Aquinas got a massive performance out of Leilani Bustamante, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Amani McField, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Aquinas pushed their record up to 24-0 with that win, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Linfield Christian, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 14-3.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Aquinas has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .549. However, it's not like Linfield Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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